GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
droopto hang or incline downward
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor